Wiranya petitions Labour Minister to delay fund collections

Khaosod•Society•3d ago

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Wiranya Wongchan and the Social Security Development Team petitioned the Minister of Labour to delay the mandatory collection of employee assistance fund contributions.

•Wiranya Wongchan and the Social Security Development Team met with Minister of Labour Julapun Amornvivat on September 2, 2026.
•The group requested a review and delay of mandatory accumulation and contribution collections for the Employee Assistance Fund.
•The petition highlights the financial burden on SMEs and employees facing high costs of living and business operations.
•The action takes place ahead of the 2026 Social Security Board elections.

Overview

•On September 2, 2026, Wiranya Wongchan and the Social Security Development Team submitted policy proposals to Julapun Amornvivat.
•Wiranya Wongchan, along with Dr. Taweekiat, Ms. Chalika, Admiral Surasak, and representatives from the National Employers' Council, petitioned the Minister of Labour.
•Wiranya Wongchan stated that many employers, particularly SMEs, are facing higher business costs while employees face higher living expenses.
•Wiranya Wongchan noted that increased contributions reduce the net income of employees, especially low-income workers.
•Wiranya Wongchan argued that employers should have the right to be informed, inspect, and participate in policies affecting their costs.
•The Social Security Development Team proposed that the Ministry of Labour review the implementation timing and assess the economic impact.
•This petition occurs before the 2026 Social Security Board election, where Wiranya Wongchan is running as an employer representative.

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Key Quotes

Wiranya Wongchan

"Employers should have rights, not just duties."

นายจ้างควรมีสิทธิ ไม่ใช่มีแต่หน้าที่ค่ะ

Wiranya Wongchan

"We must look at both sides; today it is not just employers saying they have no money, but employees also have increased burdens."

เราต้องมองทั้งสองฝั่งค่ะ วันนี้ไม่ใช่แค่นายจ้างบอกว่าไม่มีเงิน แต่ลูกจ้างเองก็มีภาระเพิ่มขึ้น

Key Entities

Person

Wiranya Wongchan(วิรัลย์ยา วงษ์จันทร์)

A candidate for the employer representative of the Social Security Board, number 5, and leader of the Social Security Development Team.

Julapun Amornvivat(จุลพันธ์ อมรวิวัฒน์)ℹ️

The Minister of Labour.

Dr. Taweekiat(ดร.ทวีเกียรติ)

Member of the Social Security Development Team, number 4.

Ms. Chalika(นางสาวชลิกา)

Member of the Social Security Development Team, number 7.

Admiral Surasak(พลเรือเอกสุรศักดิ์)

Member of the Social Security Development Team, number 9.

Organization

Social Security Development Team(ทีมพัฒนาประกันสังคม)

A group running for the Social Security Board elections seeking to represent employer voices, especially SMEs.

Ministry of Labour(กระทรวงแรงงาน)ℹ️

The government ministry responsible for labour and the recipient of the policy proposal.

National Employers' Council(สภาองค์การนายจ้างแห่งชาติ)

An organization whose representatives joined the petition to reflect the voice of employers.

Policy

Employee Assistance Fund(กองทุนสงเคราะห์ลูกจ้าง)

The fund for which the collection of accumulation and contribution money is being questioned.